Maja Säfström is a Stockholm-based architect, illustrator and author of "The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts" (Ten Speed Press, 2016). For more of her works, visit www.majasbok.se or ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Africa has lions and Australia has kangaroos, but don't get animal ...

Meerkats aren’t just cute meme stars, they’re fascinating creatures with complex social lives, survival tactics, and desert smarts. Here are 7 surprising facts you didn’t know. We've all seen this ...

In Delmar-based author Jessica Loy's newest nonfiction book for kids, "Weird & Wild Animal Facts," you'll learn a lot about animals, like how a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue. And ...

North American river otters are semi-aquatic mammals endemic to the U.S. and Canada. Three other species: southern river otters, neotropical river otters, and marine otters are found in Central and ...

Birds do it, bees do it — and the Denver Zoo takes note of when and how, as explained in this week’s cover story, “Beauty of the Beasts.” Back in 1997, the zoo sent out a racy release touting a ...

Kids love learning silly, surprising, and magical tidbits about the holidays—and Christmas is full of them! Fun facts about ...